Tips for consistent serve returns, including off glass.
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Your #1 Takeaway
How can I improve my serve return consistency?
Focus on simply making the opponent play, prepare low, adapt to services coming off the glass by anticipating or pivoting, use the opponent's pace, and aim the return to the server's feet.
What Your Guru Thinks
This explanation is quite helpful for understanding the mindset of returning serves in padel. The coach makes a strong point about the main goal being simply getting the ball back in play. Learning how to handle returns off the side glass is crucial as serves often go there. They also give practical advice on using the opponent's pace and targeting the right spot.
Watch this video if you are missing returns from the glass
Audience:
Lower Intermediate|High Intermediate
Skill
Level:
45%
Primary
Shot:
Return
Secondary
Shot:
Serve
Play
Style:
Defensive
Court
Position:
Left|Right
Tags
skill-lower-intermediate
skill-high-intermediate
style-defensive
Keywords
Return
Serve
Glass
Consistency
Strategy
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